DEWSBURY & DISTRICT THIRD AGE

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W1  Walking Group    

Dewsbury and District Third Age  - Walking Group

January – April 2012  

Contacts:                 Roger Holdsworth  01924 469259

                                 Carol Ashton     01924 502221

Walking boots or stout shoes, plus sensible outdoor wear are recommended. All walks are reasonably easy (5-6 miles). Please bring a packed lunch. A friendly, healthy walk in lovely areas is our aim! Members attend events at their own risk.

We normally meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays in the month.

Meet at “Wicks” car park, Dewsbury at 10.00 a.m. , unless advised differently, or go direct to the start of the walk. Transport from “Wicks” car park is available for those who do not drive.

Tuesday, 10th January

'Cawthorne'  Explore some new territory!  Gorgeous countryside             5 miles   

Leaders: Carol Ashton and Mel Broomhead

Meet at 'Wicks' at 10.00 or 10.45 around village green near 'Spencer Arms' in Cawthorne

Tuesday, 24^th January

'Meander around Hopton and back through the woods'    5.5 miles

Leaders: Judith Neal and Sylvia McCall

'Wicks' at 10.00 or 10.15 at Mirfield Library Car Park

 Tuesday, 7^th February

'Rhubarb to Rhubarb'  Gentle walk with lots of interest            5.5 miles

Leader:  John Raithby

Wicks at 10.00am or 10.30 at Holmfield Park car park by roundabout at junction of Thornes Lane and A636 Denby Dale road,

Thornes, Wakefield. (map ref OS 328196)

 Tuesday, 21st February

'Slaithwaite'          Gentle hill walk to Marsden with good views.  Back on canal footpath        5 miles easy       

Leaders: John Rocket

Meet Dewsbury Station at 9.50 for 10.01 train to Huddersfield (Batley 9.57, Mirfield 10.08)

or meet at Leisure Centre in Slaithwaite at 10.50 am